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Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report highlights an alarming rise in the complexity and scale of cyber threats, urging a collective defense strategy to counter both state-sponsored and criminal attacks. The Digital Defense Report 2024 provides an in-depth overview of the latest changes in the global cybersecurity landscape. The report outlines significant shifts in the nature … Read more
Lloyd’s Syndicate 1176 and Chaucer have partnered to introduce a specialized cyber insurance policy to protect nuclear power plant (NPP) operators from malicious cyber attacks. As cyber threats against the energy sector continue to rise in both number and sophistication, this collaboration aims to address the unique vulnerabilities of nuclear facilities and their critical role … Read more
We often forget what we should remember. The sun rises, the tides ebb and flow, and people make mistakes. “To err is human,” they say. In our rush to embrace new technologies, we overlook a simple truth: people are the heart of any endeavor. This is most evident in cybersecurity and insurance. A recent report … Read more
Howden has introduced Howden Safe+, a cyber insurance solution for mid-size corporations with revenues between $250 million and $2 billion. The platform reduces underwriting questions by 30%, aiming to streamline the procurement process without compromising coverage quality. Overall, it is an intriguing cyber insurance proposition for mid-size corporations. Developed in collaboration with Safe Security and … Read more
Vienna Insurance Group AG (VIG), the largest insurance group in Central and Eastern Europe, has established Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo), a new cyber security company targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm aims to provide comprehensive support to reduce cyber risks and to prevent and resolve damage from cyber attacks. “Cyber attacks have … Read more